WLKATA Mirobot Professional Kit | 6-Axis Robotic Arm Ros & Matlab Simulation Teaching

WLKATA Mirobot Professional Kit | 6-Axis Robotic Arm Ros & Matlab Simulation Teaching

The WLKATA Mirobot Professional Kit is a full-featured 6-axis desktop robotic arm engineered for university-level robotics education, research prototyping, and professional training programs. With six degrees of freedom, the Mirobot Professional faithfully replicates the kinematic structure of full-scale industrial robots, enabling students and researchers to study forward and inverse kinematics, trajectory planning, singularity avoidance, and workspace analysis on a platform that fits on a standard desk.

The Professional Kit distinguishes itself with comprehensive support for industry-standard simulation and development environments. Full ROS (Robot Operating System) integration provides access to the rich ROS ecosystem including MoveIt for motion planning, RViz for 3D visualization, and Gazebo for physics-based simulation. Equally robust MATLAB and Simulink support allows users to develop and validate control algorithms, perform dynamic modeling, and run hardware-in-the-loop simulations—making the Mirobot an ideal companion for control systems and mechatronics coursework.

Built with precision stepper motors, metal gearing, and an aluminum alloy frame, the Mirobot Professional delivers repeatable, smooth motion across all six axes. The arm supports multiple end-effectors including a gripper, suction cup, and pen holder, enabling diverse applications from automated sorting and assembly tasks to artistic drawing and handwriting replication. An onboard control board manages real-time motion interpolation and communicates seamlessly with host computers via USB or Wi-Fi.

The Professional Kit includes extensive documentation, sample projects, and curriculum guides developed in collaboration with university educators. Whether the goal is teaching foundational robotics concepts, conducting graduate-level research, or training technicians on industrial robot programming paradigms, the Mirobot Professional Kit provides an authentic, safe, and cost-effective platform that scales from introductory lessons to advanced research applications.

Specifications

• Axes: 6 (full articulated arm with wrist roll, pitch, and yaw)
• Repeatability: ±0.2 mm
• Payload Capacity: Approx. 150 g
• Working Radius: Approx. 250 mm
• Construction: Aluminum alloy frame with metal gearing
• Motors: 6 × precision stepper motors
• Communication: USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
• Power Supply: 12V DC adapter (included)
• End-Effectors: Gripper, suction cup, pen holder (included)
• Control Board: Integrated MCU with real-time motion interpolation
• Weight: Approx. 1.5 kg
• Software Compatibility: WLKATA Studio, ROS/ROS2, MATLAB/Simulink, Python, Arduino, G-code

Features

• Six Degrees of Freedom: Faithfully replicates industrial robot kinematics, enabling authentic study of forward/inverse kinematics, trajectory planning, singularity management, and workspace optimization.

• Full ROS Integration: Includes MoveIt motion planning, RViz visualization, and Gazebo simulation support for advanced robotics coursework and research.

• Native MATLAB & Simulink Compatibility: Supports control algorithm development, dynamic modeling, system identification, and hardware-in-the-loop testing.

• Precision Stepper Motors with Metal Gearing: Deliver smooth, repeatable motion (±0.2 mm) across all six axes for consistent, reliable performance.

• Multiple End-Effectors Included: Gripper, suction cup, and pen holder enable diverse application scenarios including pick-and-place, sorting, drawing, and assembly.

• Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Connectivity: Enable wireless programming, remote monitoring, and multi-robot coordination experiments.

• Comprehensive Curriculum Guides: Sample projects and lesson plans developed with university educators streamline adoption into existing course structures.

• Compact Desktop Form Factor: Allows safe deployment in shared labs, classrooms, and individual workstations without safety caging.

• G-Code & Python Scripting Support: Provide additional programming paradigms for CNC-style control and rapid prototyping.

Documentation

• User Manual: Mirobot User Manual — comprehensive setup, calibration, operation, and programming reference — https://document.wlkata.com/?doc=/wlkata-mirobot-user-manual-platinum/

• Software: WLKATA Studio & BlockFactory — download the official programming and control software — https://www.wlkata.com/pages/download-center

• Video Tutorials: WLKATA Robotics YouTube Channel — setup guides, project demos, and tutorials — https://www.youtube.com/@wlkatarobotics

• CAD & Maps: 3D models, experiment maps, and 3D-printable accessories for textbook exercises — https://www.wlkata.com/products/professional-kit-of-wlkata-mirobot-six-axis-robot-arm-robotic-arm-k12-education-equipment